Jacob Cats (1741–1799)
Jacob Cats is a Dutch artist with 48 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $2,772. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Jacob Cats sold in 2026 for $8,474, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Jacob Cats on OpeningBid →What is a Jacob Cats work worth?
Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jacob Cats work is $2,772.
The median Jacob Cats work on paper sells for $3,098 across 28 lots.
The median Jacob Cats print sells for $531 across 3 lots.
The median Jacob Cats painting sells for $1,260 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Jacob Cats work on papers typically sell for $1,843–$8,332 (the middle half of 27 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 5 | $531‡ | $616‡ | 60% | 2023-01-25 |
| Paintings | 1 | $1,260 | $1,260 | — | 2023-01-26 |
| Works on Paper | 34 | $3,098‡ | $19,457 | 82.4% | 2026-07-01 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Jacob Cats's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $531 with 60% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $1,260, record $1,260. A typical Jacob Cats painting sells for around 2.4× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $1,843–$8,332‡ | $3,098‡ | $19,457 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $19,457 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $14,742 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $1,260 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $616‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $531 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jacob Cats worth?
Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jacob Cats work is $2,772. The median Jacob Cats work on paper sells for $3,098 across 28 lots. The median Jacob Cats print sells for $531 across 3 lots. The median Jacob Cats painting sells for $1,260 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Jacob Cats work on papers typically sell for $1,843–$8,332 (the middle half of 27 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Jacob Cats work on paper?
Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jacob Cats work on paper is $3,098. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Jacob Cats's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jacob Cats work on paper is $19,457.
What is the average price of a small Jacob Cats work on paper?
Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jacob Cats work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,098, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Jacob Cats's auction record?
Jacob Cats's auction record is $34,525, set in 2008.
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